Position Summary: Effectively perform all duties in an efficient manner within company policies and procedures. Assist the Human Resources Manager in leading the Human Resources department to ensure that all day-to-day operations run smoothly, supporting the entire plant in the areas of Safety, Quality and Reliability (SQR) and our corporate strategy. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others. From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!
Desired Previous Job Experience
Previous experience working in Human Resources at a manufacturing plant.
Previous experience managing a plant safety process.
Minimum Position Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree.
Knowledge of government employment laws and regulations.
Thorough knowledge of plant procedures and policies.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to comprehend and follow complex verbal and written instructions.
Ability to write brief reports and log documentation.
Basic math and computer skills.
Essential Job Functions:
Actively support and participate in the plant's safety process.
Champion a culture that values individual differences, encourages associate involvement, and promotes continuous improvement.
Support and develop a culture that provides consistent compliance with policy administration and work rules.
Promote and develop a culture that supports a union free status (if non-union plant).
Serve as liaison for local charitable, educational and civic organizations.
Facilitate regular reviews of agreements and contracts with outside vendors to assure that costs for services provided are reasonable.
Provide insight for employment law compliance.
Assist in recruiting and staffing processes.
Assist in successor planning, mentoring and Career Training Program (CTP) processes within the plant.
Assist with the delivery of annual training plan to meets the needs of non-exempt level associates, including self-development.
Assist with general orientation for all new associates.
Assist with non-exempt compensation, incentive and benefit plans.
Support and develop a forum for employee complaints/disputes/grievances.
Encourage regular, timely, and open communication with all associates.
Develop, support and maintain accurate associate data systems to support the needs of the operation and the company.
Maintain accurate, well-organized and properly sorted associate hard copy files.
Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF 2000 Systems.
Accountable to the Kroger Manufacturing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
